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Thistle Lodges Ltd
Monkhouse Hill
near Caldbeck
Cumbria CA5 7HW
email thistle lodges
www.thistlelodges.co.uk

telephone  016974 76254

 
Company no. 4335848
Members of Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board
 
Award winning cottages in the Northern Lake District
Stylish apartments for short term holiday and business rental in the centre of Manchester

sandyhills leisure

As part of a private development of similar lodges, Thistle Lodges have access to a range of onsite leisure facilities, and are also within a short walk of the other attractions of Sandyhills Bay.

 
swim and sauna   riding centre   deer park
   
Free access to an onsite swimming pool with sauna, a few minutes walk from the lodges.   Barend Riding Centre, adjacent to the lodges, offers all grades of riding from weeny rides upwards.   4WD tours round Bainloch Deer Park, getting close to herds of Roe, Red, Fallow and Sika deer.
         
colvend golf   sandyhills beach
 
Challenging Colvend Golf course, set in parkland looking out across the Solway, welcomes visitors.   A pleasant walk from the lodges is Sandyhills beach, one of the areas favourites with a wide expanse of clean sand, and shallow bathing water at high tide. There is also has a car park, shop and beach cafe.
         
loch and wildlife   boules
 
Take a stroll around Barend Loch (occupants of the lodges may fish for carp for no charge). Watch out for badgers and red squirrels around the lodges and the loch.   An onsite boules court, with sets of boules available.
         
mountain biking   coastal walking   bar and restaurant
   
Fantastic mountain biking on your doorstep - see the 7stanes page, with bike hire available on site.   One of Britain's best coastal walks, from Sandyhills to Kippford, then return by bus if you wish.   A small bar with a family restaurant, and a courtyard for outdoor events in the summer.